cosmetics

The short answer: Yes, TONYMOLY is cruelty free. The long answer: TONYMOLY is a South Korean cosmetic brand that was founded in 2006. Its name means “putting style into packaging,” which reflects the modern packaging of its skin care and makeup products.  On its US website, TONYMOLY states that they are against animal cruelty. “We… Continue reading Is TONYMOLY Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Max Factor is not cruelty free. The long answer: Max Factor is a cosmetics brand from Coty, Inc. It was founded by Polish beautician Maksymilian Faktorowicz in 1909 as Max Factor & Company. By 1991, it was purchased by American multinational consumer goods corporation Procter & Gamble. In 2016, Coty Inc.… Continue reading Is Max Factor Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Chanel is not cruelty free.  The long answer: Chanel is a high-end fashion brand that also carries fragrances, makeup, and skin care products. Established in 1910 by couturière Coco Chanel in Paris, the French company is currently owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. Chanel does not disclose its stance on… Continue reading Is Chanel Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is not cruelty free. The long answer: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics was established in 1991 by American professional makeup artist, Bobbi Brown. Acquired by the Estée Lauder Companies in 1995, the brand is currently being sold in 100 freestanding stores in over 73 countries.  On its official website, Bobbi… Continue reading Is Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Clarins is not completely cruelty free.  The long answer: Founded in 1954 by Jacques Courtin, Clarins is a French luxury skin care, cosmetics, and perfume company owned by the Clarins Group. It sells its products all over the world, including countries such as China that still run product tests on animals. … Continue reading Is Clarins Cruelty Free?

The short answer: Avon is not yet certified as cruelty free. The long answer: Founded in 1886 by David H. McConnell, Avon is a multi-level marketing company that sells beauty, household, and personal care products. It is sold globally in over 100 countries, and in 2019, the company claimed that they became “the first global… Continue reading Is Avon Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Estée Lauder is not cruelty free. The long answer: Founded in 1946, Estée Lauder is a female-targeted brand that sells fragrances, skin care, and makeup products. It is the flagship brand of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., which also handles Tom Ford Beauty and Bumble and bumble. The high-end brand is… Continue reading Is Estée Lauder Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Lancôme is not entirely cruelty free. The long answer: Lancôme is a French luxury perfume and cosmetics house that belongs to the L’Oréal Luxury Products division. It offers high-end skin care, fragrances, and makeup products that are sold internationally. One of the countries it is sold in is China, which has… Continue reading Is Lancôme Cruelty Free?

The short answer: Yes, CoverGirl is cruelty free! The long answer: An affordable cosmetic brand which originated from Maryland, USA, CoverGirl was created by the Noxzema Chemical Company in 1961. It was acquired by Procter & Gamble in 1989, followed by American multinational beauty company, Coty, Inc., in 2016. In 2018, Coty, Inc. put an… Continue reading Is CoverGirl Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Revlon is not entirely cruelty free. The long answer: Founded in March 1932, Revlon, Inc. is a corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care items. On its official website, it states that “Revlon does not conduct animal testing and has not done so for decades.… Continue reading Is Revlon Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Clinique is not entirely cruelty free.  The long answer: Similar to M·A·C Cosmetics, Clinique is a popular skincare and makeup brand under Estée Lauder Companies. As seen on its Customer Care page, the site declares that Clinique Laboratories, LLC. is “committed to the elimination of animal testing. We are equally committed… Continue reading Is Clinique Cruelty Free?

The short answer:  No, M·A·C Cosmetics is not entirely cruelty free.  The long answer: M·A·C Cosmetics is owned by the Estée Lauder Companies Inc. When you do a quick search of M·A·C Cosmetics on PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies website, it states: “Warning! This company DOES test on animals.” How is this so? On M·A·C’s official… Continue reading Is M·A·C Cosmetics Cruelty Free?